The school of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) are seeking to establish a pool of Vocational Trainers and Assessors for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. The Role Suitable applicants will prepare, deliver, and assess training programs in line with established delivery and assessment plans and strategies. They will instruct, train and assess groups of secondary students, delivering practical skill demonstrations where required. Suitable applicants would also induct and mentor students throughout their training, ensuring a transparent understanding of course requirements, timelines, and available resources. They will ideally, provide constructive feedback on student progress and assessment outcomes, offering guidance on future learning pathways. Suitable applicants will also contribute to the ongoing improvement of training and assessment resources by providing feedback and suggestions. Accurate maintenance of training records and timely reporting of assessment results will also be expected. In addition, suitable applicants will ideally, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, students, parents, and employers. They will ideally display a commitment to safe work practices by complying with all relevant occupational health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
School of Isolated and Distance Education SIDE has a critical role within the Western Australian education system, supporting system needs and priorities. Our vision is to enhance and expand learning opportunities for Western Australian students, regardless of their circumstances,
through high quality, inclusive and culturally responsive educational programs in a blended learning environment, guided by our values of Connection, Courage, Equity, Creativity and Compassion. SIDE RTO works with students years 9-12 from diverse communities across Western Australia. Our external students are predominantly in regional and remote schools and have a range of diverse cultural backgrounds. SIDE RTO offer courses in these industry areas: Tourism, Agriculture, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Community Services, Business and Finance, Construction, ICT and Foundation Skills. As a recognised leader in blended education in Australia, SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of both synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms of instruction. SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school. Our practice is both contemporary and constantly evolving, making SIDE an exciting and dynamic place to work. All teaching staff and members of the Leadership team are expected to participate in our regional travel program to meet the needs of students and partner schools. Visits are planned in negotiation with staff, and at times may include short-term stays in regional and remote locations. SIDE has a main campus in Leederville and teaching facilities at Canning College, Clarkson Community High School,
Northlake Senior Campus and Eaton Community College. By negotiation, you may be placed across any of these or future venues. Join our innovative school community and be a part of shaping the future of education Find out more about our school by visiting Home | School of Isolated and Distance Education or Schools Online Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached
Job Description
Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shannon Laidler, Registered Training Organisation Manager on (08) 9311 1400 or
[email protected]
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached
Job Description
Form (JDF).
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1064889 The Department applies a four (4) day breac
📌 Vocational Trainer and Assessor (City of Vincent)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 City of Vincent